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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.22, 24,721.41 and 13,622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.22, 24,721.41 and 13,622.31 is: 18,816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.22 : 24,721.41 = 13,622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.22/24,721.41 = 13,622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.22x = 24,721.41 × 13,622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.22x = 336,762,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,762,710.66/17,897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.48

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